Unlocking the treasures beneath the earth for the future of the energy landscape is only possible with expertise and political support. This appeal marked the opening of the DGMK/ÖGEW Spring Conference in Münster.
More Diverse and Flexible: The gas market today is different from what it was just a few years ago, writes the Bundesnetzagentur (Federal Network Agency) and draws a positive conclusion regarding security of supply in the winter of 2025/2026
Reliable political framework conditions, swift implementation of the GHG amendment: At the “Fuels of the Future” technical congress, the industry discusses possibilities for achieving the climate targets in the transport sector.
Germany wants to become less dependent on global commodity markets. Two projects for domestic lithium production are intended to help achieve this goal.
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EEK 5/2026
Topics of the current issue
CRUDE OIL: The Closure of the Strait of Hormuz Has Caused Global Oil Supply to Collapse. An Initial Assessment
GEOTHERMAL ENERGY: Potentials and Barriers in the Use of Technical Data Access Capabilities for Geothermal Projects
HYDROGEN: Is the Blending of Hydrogen Into Natural Gas Economically Viable? An Analysis
In Cuxhaven, gas and oil producer Wintershall Dea is building a plant to generate green hydrogen. Construction has now begun on the project, called "H2Move," which will produce enough H2 to enable emissions-neutral supply to Germany's largest oil…
The Spanish government has decided on a temporary price cap of 40 euros/MWh for gas used for power generation. It will apply for one year. Portugal is planning a similar measure to Spain. The EU competition authority has not yet approved anything. A…
